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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.82, 1,553.94 and 574.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.82, 1,553.94 and 574.26 is: 861.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.82 : 1,553.94 = 574.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.82/1,553.94 = 574.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.82x = 1,553.94 × 574.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.82x = 892,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,365.58/1,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.51

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